Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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La Chapelle-aux-Saints, located in central France, is a significant archaeological site known for its Neanderthal burial within the Mousterian techno-complex. Discovered in 1908, the site revealed a well-preserved skeleton of an adult Neanderthal male, suggesting intentional burial practices. This site, featuring a cave bordering the Sourdoire valley, has yielded over 1,000 stone artifacts primarily made from flint, as well as various animal bones like reindeer, horse, and rhinoceros. The presence of these artifacts sparked debates on early human burial practices and the possible ceremonial role of the site. The site's findings highlight the complexity of Neanderthal societies in the Middle Paleolithic period, challenging previous conceptions of prehistoric human behavior.
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